Davide Ancelotti finally looks set to take his first steps into management after months of speculation surrounding his future.
Rangers were heavily linked with the son of football legend, Carlo, as they searched for a new manager.
It's understood the Ibrox board did hold talks with the highly sought-after coach, however, decided that Russell Martin was the best route to go down.
He was believed to be close to becoming the next head coach at Ibrox though, with betting suspended on him taking over from Philippe Clement.
🤍🖤🇧🇷 Davide Ancelotti has agreed to become new head coach at Botafogo, here we go! Ancelotti takes first job of his career as @geglobo reports after being Carlo’s right hand at Real Madrid in recent years. After being close to Rangers, Davide Ancelotti starts career at Fogão. pic.twitter.com/wEuKNBewT5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2025
He remained with his dad Carlo though, as he moved from Real Madrid to the Brazil national team last month.
Now, in a report carried by Fabrizio Romano, it seems Davide is ready to become his own man, with the No.1 role at Brazilian giants Botafogo on the horizon.
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He wrote on X: "Davide Ancelotti has agreed to become new head coach at Botafogo, here we go!
"Ancelotti takes first job of his career as @geglobo reports after being Carlo’s right hand at Real Madrid in recent years.
"After being close to Rangers, Davide Ancelotti starts career at Fogão."
